| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| of television system that involves improvements | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| in both the production and reception of | a window. However, many types of window |
| television broadcasts. | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| industry-standard formats and will transmit in | |
| any or all of the Advanced Television Systems | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| Committee (ATSC) and other | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| industry-standard transmitting formats, | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| essentially remaining format-neutral. | |
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| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | when the recorder has reached its full |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| programming with their Digital Video | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | You can easily control how long programs are |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | tape using your VCR. |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | |
| you own the system, when used with either an | |
| analog or HDTV set. | |
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